Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/4 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
3/4 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
3/4 fl oz | Dubonnet/French rouge aromatised wine |
1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
The 'crux' of the matter is rarely as tasty as this fruity and none-too-sweet brandy-laced cocktail.
History:
Until I revisited the Crux on 23rd February 2023, our recipe followed the original equal parts proportions with:
30ml (1oz) Cognac
30ml (1oz) Triple sec
30ml (1oz) Dubonnet Red
30ml (1oz) Lemon juice
Nutrition:
One serving of Crux contains 155 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 22.64% alc./vol. (45.28° proof)
- 22.1 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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